New York’s very own Staten Island Chuck predicted whether or not we will, beyond a shadow of a doubt, see more winter.
The groundhog was ranked as the most accurate weather-predicting groundhog in 2025 with an 85% accuracy rate, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
On Monday, Feb. 2, Staten Island Chuck, who lives in the Staten Island Zoo in New York City, saw his shadow and predicted there would be more winter.
The event was livestreamed on Facebook, but it was closed to the public due to the weather, according to the Staten Island Zoo’s website.
Here’s what to know.
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Groundhog Club Vice President Dan McGinley speaks during the Groundhog Day festivities, at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 2026.
The annual tradition says if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, an early spring is coming.
Did Staten Island Chuck see his shadow?
At around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, Staten Island Chuck saw his shadow, which means we will have 6 more weeks of winter.
Who is Staten Island Chuck?
Staten Island Chuck is the Staten Island Zoo’s most famous resident and is considered the most accurate prognosticator.
Chuck began predicting the weather in 1981, according to New York City Parks.
Groundhog Staten Island Chuck is seen during a “Groundhog Day” event at the Staten Island Zoo in New York, on February 2, 2015.
How to watch Staten Island Chuck’s prediction
Staten Island Chuck’s prediction was livestreamed on the Staten Island Zoo’s Facebook.
Was Staten Island Chuck right in 2025?
In 2025, Chuck predicted an early spring, according to USA TODAY’s previous reporting.
The psychic groundhog was indeed correct, according to local news outlet SI Live. His prediction was followed by several days of warm weather.
How does Staten Island Chuck’s prediction compare to Punxsutawney Phil’s?
Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck both predicted six more weeks of winter.
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